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[ who is my F I N A L ∙ F A N T A S Y ∙ B F F ? ]
Name: Christina.
Previously Stamped As: Fran/Basch - regular.
Does the gender of your BFF matter?: Nah.
If this is a restamp, please indicate who you were stamped with and why you are reapplying.: I don't have a BFF yet :'(
You say up, I say down.
Define friendship in your own words.: Friendship is being there for another person, offering a shoulder to cry on in bad times and a smile in good times, a willingness to share of themselves. Friendship is acceptance and understanding of who the other person is, but not necessarily a blanket tolerance of the other person's vices etc. Friendship is a willingness to spontaneously drive off and do something or just hang out watching TV. Friendship is loyalty and honesty and occasional hilarity.
Are you the type of person to have many friends who aren't quite as close, or very few but very close friends?: Few but close. I'm pretty introverted, so once you go over, say, four people all at once, I start getting overwhelmed and sort of clam up.
As an extention of the previous question, do you make friends easily?: Hahahahaha no.
... Well, I don't. It's not the other person's fault, but mine - I've been badly burned by friendships in the past, and so it's quite difficult to get over the resulting fears of rejection and betrayal and allow myself to open up for the possibility of another friend. Wow, that sounded emo. ...Sorry.
Tell us about some of your interests and beliefs. Is it important for you to have these in common with your friends?: Interests: cooking, baking, video games, true crime, goats, cats, astronomy, reading, history, meteorology, virology, learning interesting things. Beliefs: I'm very moral and... religious isn't the right word, but neither is spiritual... I don't know. As you probably know by now, I'm about doing the right thing regardless of the consequences, but occasionally my views on the "right thing" and traditional views on the "right thing" markedly differ. It's not really all that important to me to have interests in common with a friend - I've had friends that didn't have much in the way of interests in common with me, and it was fine. As far as the beliefs go, though, that's very important to have in common with me. However, I should also probably point out that I've had great friends that haven't share my moral and/or religious beliefs, too.
Describe the relationship you have with your current best friend.: My best friend doesn't play video games, but otherwise we seem to have quite a few interests in common. As for moral code/beliefs, we're on the same page, right down to the occasional controversy being stirred up because we aren't on the same page in some cases with traditional morality. The main thing is that we understand each other, care deeply about one another, and enjoy each other's company. A lot of married couples don't spend much time together or even like each other that much - I can't say this is the case with us.
And I ain't too proud to say...
Name five of your positive traits.: Honest, helpful, intelligent, moral, kind.
Name five of your negative traits.: Critical, paranoid, harsh, angry, emotional.
Which of these traits, if any, do you like to have in common with your friends and which do you not?: Intelligence. Intelligence is nice. Not necessarily a must in certain cases, but definitely preferable. Honesty is good too. As is kindness and morality. As for which traits I don't like to have in common with people - well, I don't like critical, paranoid, harsh, angry, and emotional people as a rule. Occasionally the core of a person's being, the fundamental "who they are", overrules the fact that they're critical/paranoid/harsh/angry/emotional, and I like the person so much that I'm more willing/able to deal with those negatives that I don't feel like typing out again.
Is rivalry acceptable in a friendship for you?: Uh, no. I've dealt with that. It's unpleasant to spend time around someone who's constantly competing with you.
In your group of friends, what role (e.g. the leader, the prankster, the sweet one, etc.) do you tend to play?: When I had more than just a few friends, I was always "the calm, intelligent one". Since my life and the people I hang out with have changed rather drastically, though, I now find myself in the category of the funny one.
You've been a friend to me.
A great and terrible war has been waging for years, slowly taking towns one by one. Many have fled, taking to lives of crime, revolution, opportunity... Others have picked sides, choosing to fight for their beliefs. The rest remain in their village, waiting to protect their homes with everything they've got. In the grand scheme of things, where do you see you and your friend?: Fighting for our beliefs. We're on the right side - and by right I don't necessarily mean the "winning" side, but the side that's noble and good and all. Or at least doing the right thing. What I consider the right thing. Whatever.
It seems one of the armies have captured you for reasons they neglect to enlighten you with. You do happen to overhear them saying they're going to feed you and your friend to the antlion, which means - you guessed it! - escape sequence time. Tell us how you and your friend escape death's clutches. Be creative!: Oh dear, creativity required, I'm screwed. Okay. We feign weakness and lull our guards into a false sense of security until faced with being munched on by the antlion. At that point we rise up and kick ass and make witty comments. After the guards have been turned into substitute dinner for the antlion, we bust out of the antlion's lair and run right into the leader of the evil army, who has come to witness our demise personally, as we've become a serious pain in the ass to him/her and he/she's pissed. Upon seeing him/her, I make use of my patent-pending "Hey, how's it going?" before we're recaptured.
Bummer. Despite your efforts, the leader of said army has come and put a complete halt to your shenanigans. However, they're actually impressed with your skill and want to enlist you as high-ranking generals in their army. Your friend is worried that if you and them decline, you'll be killed on the spot; they seem more inclined towards accepting the deal. On the other hand, this army did just try to kill you because you happened to be standing nearby. What do you decide?: Psh. I'm not joining them. My friend can decide as they please, I'm not going to force their decision to match mine, but my mind is made up - no thanks. Now hit the road, Jack. Shoo.
Well, whatever you decided is pretty much a moot point now. For some reason, the leader of that army decided they wanted your friend, not you. Through some charm and quite possibly some mind tricks, they turn your friend against you. What are you going to do now?: Angst, of course. You know, for a few minutes. Then realize that my friend probably isn't weak-minded enough to be easily brainwashed and that they're probably plotting something.
And what about your friend? Is this some clever ruse to get on the inside? Are they possessed? Are they truly out to get on the "winning" side? Give us your thoughts on what might make your friend pull something like this.: I think they're using this opportunity to be in a position to do some good - bring down the evil empire, save lives, rescue kittens, whatever.
After some drama and many hardships, you and your friend are eventually reunited just in time for the final boss fight. How does the reunion go? Is it bittersweet, pure joy, angry-- something else entirely?: "Hey, how's it going?" "Good. You?" "Could be better." "Yeah. Hey, want to go see a movie later?" "Sure. What's playing?" "I dunno." "Well, we'll find out later, I guess. Also, what the hell?" "What?" "Uh, going over to the enemy?" "Oh, that. Yeah, they confiscated our weapons, remember? I figured you might like your sword back." "Oh, okay. Yeah, it's a good sword. Thanks. By the way, did you notice if they had food over there? I'm starving." "I saw the chef on my way down here, he said they're having roasted antlion." "...Yeah, I'm not that hungry. Well, let's go ahead and get this over with." "'Kay."
Finally, the credits are rolling and giving some insight on the whereabouts of everyone after saving the world. Where are you and your friend?: Talking over drinks about what just happened. The conversation is at times lighthearted, at times emotional, but you can tell by observing us that the recent turmoil has only served to bring us closer together.
A godsend to me.
Post the links to three recent applications you've voted on.
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Name: Christina.
Previously Stamped As: Fran/Basch - regular.
Does the gender of your BFF matter?: Nah.
If this is a restamp, please indicate who you were stamped with and why you are reapplying.: I don't have a BFF yet :'(
You say up, I say down.
Define friendship in your own words.: Friendship is being there for another person, offering a shoulder to cry on in bad times and a smile in good times, a willingness to share of themselves. Friendship is acceptance and understanding of who the other person is, but not necessarily a blanket tolerance of the other person's vices etc. Friendship is a willingness to spontaneously drive off and do something or just hang out watching TV. Friendship is loyalty and honesty and occasional hilarity.
Are you the type of person to have many friends who aren't quite as close, or very few but very close friends?: Few but close. I'm pretty introverted, so once you go over, say, four people all at once, I start getting overwhelmed and sort of clam up.
As an extention of the previous question, do you make friends easily?: Hahahahaha no.
... Well, I don't. It's not the other person's fault, but mine - I've been badly burned by friendships in the past, and so it's quite difficult to get over the resulting fears of rejection and betrayal and allow myself to open up for the possibility of another friend. Wow, that sounded emo. ...Sorry.
Tell us about some of your interests and beliefs. Is it important for you to have these in common with your friends?: Interests: cooking, baking, video games, true crime, goats, cats, astronomy, reading, history, meteorology, virology, learning interesting things. Beliefs: I'm very moral and... religious isn't the right word, but neither is spiritual... I don't know. As you probably know by now, I'm about doing the right thing regardless of the consequences, but occasionally my views on the "right thing" and traditional views on the "right thing" markedly differ. It's not really all that important to me to have interests in common with a friend - I've had friends that didn't have much in the way of interests in common with me, and it was fine. As far as the beliefs go, though, that's very important to have in common with me. However, I should also probably point out that I've had great friends that haven't share my moral and/or religious beliefs, too.
Describe the relationship you have with your current best friend.: My best friend doesn't play video games, but otherwise we seem to have quite a few interests in common. As for moral code/beliefs, we're on the same page, right down to the occasional controversy being stirred up because we aren't on the same page in some cases with traditional morality. The main thing is that we understand each other, care deeply about one another, and enjoy each other's company. A lot of married couples don't spend much time together or even like each other that much - I can't say this is the case with us.
And I ain't too proud to say...
Name five of your positive traits.: Honest, helpful, intelligent, moral, kind.
Name five of your negative traits.: Critical, paranoid, harsh, angry, emotional.
Which of these traits, if any, do you like to have in common with your friends and which do you not?: Intelligence. Intelligence is nice. Not necessarily a must in certain cases, but definitely preferable. Honesty is good too. As is kindness and morality. As for which traits I don't like to have in common with people - well, I don't like critical, paranoid, harsh, angry, and emotional people as a rule. Occasionally the core of a person's being, the fundamental "who they are", overrules the fact that they're critical/paranoid/harsh/angry/emotional, and I like the person so much that I'm more willing/able to deal with those negatives that I don't feel like typing out again.
Is rivalry acceptable in a friendship for you?: Uh, no. I've dealt with that. It's unpleasant to spend time around someone who's constantly competing with you.
In your group of friends, what role (e.g. the leader, the prankster, the sweet one, etc.) do you tend to play?: When I had more than just a few friends, I was always "the calm, intelligent one". Since my life and the people I hang out with have changed rather drastically, though, I now find myself in the category of the funny one.
You've been a friend to me.
A great and terrible war has been waging for years, slowly taking towns one by one. Many have fled, taking to lives of crime, revolution, opportunity... Others have picked sides, choosing to fight for their beliefs. The rest remain in their village, waiting to protect their homes with everything they've got. In the grand scheme of things, where do you see you and your friend?: Fighting for our beliefs. We're on the right side - and by right I don't necessarily mean the "winning" side, but the side that's noble and good and all. Or at least doing the right thing. What I consider the right thing. Whatever.
It seems one of the armies have captured you for reasons they neglect to enlighten you with. You do happen to overhear them saying they're going to feed you and your friend to the antlion, which means - you guessed it! - escape sequence time. Tell us how you and your friend escape death's clutches. Be creative!: Oh dear, creativity required, I'm screwed. Okay. We feign weakness and lull our guards into a false sense of security until faced with being munched on by the antlion. At that point we rise up and kick ass and make witty comments. After the guards have been turned into substitute dinner for the antlion, we bust out of the antlion's lair and run right into the leader of the evil army, who has come to witness our demise personally, as we've become a serious pain in the ass to him/her and he/she's pissed. Upon seeing him/her, I make use of my patent-pending "Hey, how's it going?" before we're recaptured.
Bummer. Despite your efforts, the leader of said army has come and put a complete halt to your shenanigans. However, they're actually impressed with your skill and want to enlist you as high-ranking generals in their army. Your friend is worried that if you and them decline, you'll be killed on the spot; they seem more inclined towards accepting the deal. On the other hand, this army did just try to kill you because you happened to be standing nearby. What do you decide?: Psh. I'm not joining them. My friend can decide as they please, I'm not going to force their decision to match mine, but my mind is made up - no thanks. Now hit the road, Jack. Shoo.
Well, whatever you decided is pretty much a moot point now. For some reason, the leader of that army decided they wanted your friend, not you. Through some charm and quite possibly some mind tricks, they turn your friend against you. What are you going to do now?: Angst, of course. You know, for a few minutes. Then realize that my friend probably isn't weak-minded enough to be easily brainwashed and that they're probably plotting something.
And what about your friend? Is this some clever ruse to get on the inside? Are they possessed? Are they truly out to get on the "winning" side? Give us your thoughts on what might make your friend pull something like this.: I think they're using this opportunity to be in a position to do some good - bring down the evil empire, save lives, rescue kittens, whatever.
After some drama and many hardships, you and your friend are eventually reunited just in time for the final boss fight. How does the reunion go? Is it bittersweet, pure joy, angry-- something else entirely?: "Hey, how's it going?" "Good. You?" "Could be better." "Yeah. Hey, want to go see a movie later?" "Sure. What's playing?" "I dunno." "Well, we'll find out later, I guess. Also, what the hell?" "What?" "Uh, going over to the enemy?" "Oh, that. Yeah, they confiscated our weapons, remember? I figured you might like your sword back." "Oh, okay. Yeah, it's a good sword. Thanks. By the way, did you notice if they had food over there? I'm starving." "I saw the chef on my way down here, he said they're having roasted antlion." "...Yeah, I'm not that hungry. Well, let's go ahead and get this over with." "'Kay."
Finally, the credits are rolling and giving some insight on the whereabouts of everyone after saving the world. Where are you and your friend?: Talking over drinks about what just happened. The conversation is at times lighthearted, at times emotional, but you can tell by observing us that the recent turmoil has only served to bring us closer together.
A godsend to me.
Post the links to three recent applications you've voted on.
1. ✖
2. ✖
3. ✖